West Coast Women’s Fours


Club News

By Michael Burgess Norma Carey admits that what unfolded at the West Coast Women’s Fours will always be the highlight of her bowling career. The ninth-year player was part of … Read More

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West Coast Men’s Fours


Club News, News

The Dobson bowling club on the West Coast is proof that great things can be built on small foundations. The club has only 10 members, which is a significant increase … Read More

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Mike Spring 1941-2021 : a life like a box of chocolates


Club News, Featured, News

Mike Spring Former Bowls New Zealand National President (2016-2017) Mike Spring may not have a shrimping boat parked at the wharf near his home in Tauranga, nor has he invested … Read More

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The Northern Bowling Club celebrates a new century with a new brand


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At Easter this year, the Northern Bowling Club in Palmerston North will turn 100. It will be Palmerston North’s fourth bowling club to mark a century, although two of the … Read More

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COVID-19 Level 1 & 2 Recommendations-17/02/2021 Update


Club News, COVID-19, Featured, News

17 February 2021 Auckland – please see the Covid-19 Guidelines (below) relevant to Alert Level Two and your bowling club. We recommend to all Auckland bowling clubs that there is … Read More

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Passing on Knowledge at Summerset at the Course in Trentham


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Photo: Dave Patrick, front left, with some of the Summerset at the Course bowls team. At Summerset at the Course in Trentham, Upper Hutt, a group of keen bowlers have … Read More

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Taranaki Open Women’s Fours


Club News, Featured

By Michael Burgess Three days before the start of the Taranaki Women’s Open, the organisers received an urgent request. The Palmerston North four needed a player, as one of their … Read More

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Chris Lander & Greame Scott-A conversation about liquor licensing and Bowling Clubs


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In this video Chris and Greame discuss the relationship between Bowling Clubs and liquor licensing laws; with Chris posing some frequently asked questions to Greame. Greame is a liqour licensing … Read More

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Bowls New Zealand High Performance Coach Job Vacancy


Club News, High Performance

Bowls New Zealand – ‘World Class Strategy’ Position Description Job Title:      High Performance Coach   Responsible to:  National Head Coach and Bowls NZ High Performance Manager (HPM) Bowls New Zealand … Read More

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Sharon Sims retires to play the game she loves


Club News, Featured, High Performance, Our People

Sharon Sims In an unexpected decision, Sharon Sims has retired as High Performance Coach for Bowls New Zealand. Since 2014, Sharon has been providing coaching and mentoring to some of … Read More

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